Jurassic Park may be the first thing that comes to mind when you see Aogashima Island from the air – but yes, THIS IS TOKYO! It’s famous for having a volcano inside a volcano surrounded by dense jungle. It’s also […]
So you want to eat a big bowl of ramen and you can’t decide which restaurant to visit? Which one is the best?! It’s a typical problem for hungry travelers so ー let’s try three different places in Asahikawa, Japan’s […]
Behind the scenes of Weekly Shonen Jump, home of popular manga series NARUTO, ONE PIECE, DRAGON BALL, CAPTAIN TSUBASA, KOCHIKAME and so many more, where I’ll talk with the editor-in-chief Hiroyuki Nakano and Shuhei Hosono. When publisher Shueisha asked me […]
If you think day old sushi is bad, try YEAR OLD SUSHI! That’s exactly what Funazushi is, a local delicacy still made in the traditional way, the recipe dating back over 1000 years. With Japanese, it’s notoriously sour, totally evil […]
Edamame is the world’s healthiest snack food, enjoyed everywhere in Japan during the summer when it’s harvested ー and it’s my favorite Japanese appetizer by far ー but I also had a lot of questions about this amazing super bean: […]
Where is the world’s most beautiful Starbucks? Japan, of course. In Toyama city’s Kansui Park is a shop that has won awards for it’s design, but it’s also the location that makes it beautiful. Those big windows overlook a lake […]
I thought I’d make this video guide on tips and tricks I learned to hitchhike Japan safely. Please write a comment in the YouTube video comment section if you have any questions. I found a way to travel with ZERO […]
Fukuoka is the capitol of TONKOTSU RAMEN and man, do they make it good! Tonkotsu — made from pork bone based soup — is the ramen of choice here and this time, we’ll go on a ramen eating binge from […]
I hope you’re hungry because we’re about to go on a street food eating binge on Hiroshima’s amazing island, Miyajima. It’s a street food paradise and in this episode we’re going to attack the following foods: ★ Hiroshima Oysters / […]
STREET FOOD! We’re back for more in one of Japan’s most traditional cities, Nara. What was once Japan’s capitol is now a place loaded with delicious street food for humans and deer alike. So, what’s Nara got to offer? I […]
Osaka’s Gate Tower Building is an amazing sight to see because … well, how should I put this? A highway goes through the building. It literally does, and there is a story behind it. In this episode, John not only […]
Aomori Airport has gone to the EXTREME when it comes to snow removal. They’re so good at it that this airport has NEVER HAD A SNOW CANCELATION. Not once despite having the most snow on Japan’s main island. What’s the […]
Manhole covers are trending high in Japan and for good reason — they’re stunning! Only in Japan are manholes to cover sewage designed so beautifully that they now make MANHOLE TRADING CARDS! (Travel around Japan and collect them all. They’re […]
Japan is the king of SCHOOL LUNCHES and in this episode, I find the answer to why — while eating a lot of Japanese school food. School lunches in Japan are world famous for being super healthy and delicious. With […]
Japanese capsule toy mania is here! So — what’s inside this famous gachapon game center in Akihabara? Join John on a virtual tour and adventure in a shop with hundreds of them stacked to the ceiling. These machines have been […]
Christmas shopping can be stressful – but not today! I’ve found a Japanese Vending Machine that is perfect, making it easy for you to shop and save time — and save money! There are over 650 of these King’s Treasure […]
The Japanese knife is quite simply the best in the world. The place best known for them is Seki (関市) in Gifu where Japanese Samurai swords have been forged for over 700 years. That tradition continues today in its knives […]
Japan is a country with some of the best food in the world, certainly not exclusive to Tokyo or Osaka! I hope you’re hungry because I’m traveling 550 km north to Iwate Prefecture (岩手県) in the Japanese countryside to stuff […]
One of Tokyo’s most famous food alleys is at Shinjuku’s West gate where loads of yakitori and motsunabe restaurants date back to the late 1940s. It’s a street food paradise where you can see and smell the grilling and frying […]
UDON!! A hot bowl of noddles in Tokyo always hits the spot on a cold day. Instead of ramen, let’s go for UDON, which is both healthier (don’t eat too much tempura!) and more fun to eat. In this episode, […]
Watch a #mcdonalds sign in Japanese do a slow spin. It reads McDonalds #マクドナルド and Drive Thru #ドライブスルー (Things to film when stopped at a traffic light.)
For the record, they kicked my arse! #naginata in #aizuwakamatsu is dope! Oh, what's that in my hand? Next post is gonna get jiggy! #なぎなた